Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 10 Article 2

If you were a citizen who lived in the promised land, and you had two men who were claiming to be your next king, how would you know which of these two men you would follow?

The sermon centers on the doctrine of God's sovereign grace in salvation, emphasizing that human response to divine calling is not a result of foreseen merit or effort, but solely due to God's free and efficacious grace, with humanity remaining passive until spiritually renewed by the Holy Spirit. Drawing from the Westminster Confession and the narrative of David's anointing in 2 Samuel 2, it illustrates how God's choice is not based on human worthiness but on His sovereign purpose, as seen in David's rise to kingship despite political division and personal struggle. The passage highlights the dangers of human ambition and division, using the schism between Judah and Israel under David and Ish-bosheth as a mirror for modern societal fragmentation, urging believers to seek truth not in partisan narratives but in the unchanging Word of God. The preacher calls the church to discernment, rooted in a heart transformed by the Holy Spirit, so that believers may navigate cultural confusion with wisdom, peace, and fidelity to Christ. Ultimately, the message affirms that true unity and justice come not from human strategy, but from submission to God's sovereign plan revealed in Scripture.